Moroccan Zaalouk
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
152 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Moroccan Zaalouk
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This eggplant dip is spicy, tangy, full of flavor and really easy to make! You'll love the exotic flavors of this healthy Middle Eastern dip
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large eggplant, peeled and diced into cubes 1 lb, 550 g
- 2 Tomatoes, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (coriander)
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium pot on medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the eggplant cubes, the tomatoes, garlic, paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, cilantro, and water. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low/medium low and simmer, covered for 30 minutes or until eggplant is cooked through.
- Remove the cover from the pot and simmer on low for another 5-10 minutes until liquid is reduced and mixture has thickened. Stir in the lemon juice.
- Using a potato masher or a wooden spoon, mash the eggplant tomato mixture until a thick puree forms.
- Place in a serving dish, top with extra chopped cilantro and extra olive oil. Enjoy with pita bread or crusty bread.
Notes
- If you want more of a charred flavor, you can grill the eggplant or roast under the boiler. Place the roasted or grilled cubes in the saucepan and proceed with the recipe as directed, but cut the initial cooking time when the pot is covered down to 12-15 minutes.
- If you want to make this spicier, add a pinch of red chili flakes, or a chopped green chili pepper to the mixture before cooking.
- Storing Leftovers: Leftovers can e stored in the fridge tightly covered for up to 4 days.
- You can also freeze zaalouk, although the texture might change. It may separate a little but the flavor will remain the same. Freeze tightly covered for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Potassium
287mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
73IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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